TWR Volume 38, Issue 16, Wednesday, 17th May 2023

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What’s on Dunolly

Friday, 19th May

Goldfields Music Club, Open Mic and Jam Night

Each Friday at the Dunolly Golf Club, Separa on Street - 6:30-11:30pm each week. All players and public welcome with $5 entry, lucky door prizes, bar, meals available, CASH ONLY VENUE.

Coming soon

Thursday 25th May

Cuppa for Cancer from 10am at the Op Shop, $5 dona on.

If you are unable to come on that day, we have raffle ckets on sale already and you may leave a dona on at the Op Shop as we can give an official Cuppa for Cancer receipt for your gi to help fight this dreaded disease.

Saturday June 10th

The Dunolly Theatre company presents as part of the annual King’s Birthday Fes val – a special Swinging Six es Trivia Night at the Dunolly Town Hall on Saturday June 10th .

Enjoy LIVE Music from 7pm – 11pm and dancing to 60’s classics. There will be a Prize for the Best dressed 60’s costume.

$20 BYO nibbles, drinks available from the Footy Club Bar.

Tables of 10. Book a table or individual

Hosted by the glamourous Melbourne based musical theatre sensa on “adore handel”

Limited Tables available so book now: call or email Rachel Ph:0427 275 006 or rachelbuckley@bigpond.com

FUNERAL SERVICE BROWNLIE, CAROLYNE

Passed away suddenly on Saturday,May 13th aged 75 years young. Dearly loved wife of Allan. Loved and loving mother of Craig and Heather. Loved mother in law of Donald. Loved Nanna of Callum, Lachlan and Kelsey. Loved Nan of Charlo e, Dean, Jack, Mila and Oscar.

Forever in our hearts

Funeral service will be held at Wagstaff Chapel, 30 Derby Road Maryborough on Monday the 22nd of May 2023 commencing at 11am. Private crema on to follow.

Tributes

Nan,

Of all the special gi s in life, to have you as our Nan was the greatest gi of all. We love and miss you Nan and wish you were s ll here. No more tomorrow's we can share, but yesterdays are always there to cherish. Your loving great grandchildren.

Charlo e and Dean

BROWNLIE, Carolyne

President, Commi ee and Members of the Dunolly & Bealiba RSL Sub-Branch wish to convey sincere condolences to Allan and family for their loss. Carolyne’s presence will be sadly missed by all.

R.I.P

BROWNLIE, Carolyne

The ladies of the Moliagul Ladies Get Together, wish to convey their sincere sympathy to Allan and Family for their loss of their loved one. Carol was respected and liked by all that met her and will sadly be missed. Rest peacefully.

CLUB ROOMS FOR COMMUNITY USE

The Dunolly Senior Ci zens Club Rooms are there for the community to use either for no fee or a small charge depending on the use off the Hall. Any enquires can be made with either Sandra Chaplin on 54357335 or Paul Chase on 0407 552 618 or 5468 1007.

Carol,

This is not a goodbye, it's a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and making it that bit brighter. Thank you for all the memories and banter I will never forget, but instead cherish forever.

Love Nicole Nanna,

Words cannot explain the incredible impact you had on our lives. You were always there for me when I needed you the most, always reminding me that family is forever and always. Forever loved, never forgo en.

Callum

Public Mee ng – Future of the paper and Urgent call for Volunteers

Dunolly Town Hall, Thursday, June 1st 2023 5.30-6.30 pm

If you wish to volunteer but unsure of what is involved, The Welcome Record staff will be on hand to answer ques ons on what is required to produce our weekly community paper.

Please join us – We can’t wait to meet you.

98 Commercial Road

Tarnagulla

Takeaway Groceries Gifts

Open 6 days a week Ph: 0431 548 696

Located in the old Nurses on 18 Havelock Street (top of Bull Street). Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 3pm; and Dunolly Arts Hub, on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets.

MONDAY: Mosaics at the Arts Hub from 10am, beginners welcome; Ballroom Dancing from 6pm ( mes vary according to season) Intermediate skills required, but call me at the Centre for further details: new venue from May 22 will be the Dunolly Golf Club on Separa on Road; Card making with Rhonda Card making with Rhonda: every third Monday of the month.

Whispering Weeders: last Monday of the month.

TUESDAY: Woodwork, 9am un l 12.30.

WEDNESDAY: Table tennis at the Golf Club on Separa on Road from 9am to 12pm (evening session available if enough people are interested); Cra at the Centre from 10am- bring your own ac vity; HUB CLUB! 3.30-5pm, ages 6 to 16, term 2.

THURSDAY: Croquet at the Golf Club on Separa on Road from 10am – weather depending; Family History: from 7.30pm at the Centre. If you’re interested in coming along, but find the evening difficult, let me know.

SUNDAY: Golden Triangle Archers meet on the fourth Sunday at 10am, Deledio Reserve on Elgin Street (behind the RL Williams oval). Covered shoes compulsory and parents must stay with children.

Upcoming Cra Exhibi on at the Arts Hub

This year’s Cra Exhibi on will be held on August 13th at the Arts Hub. Lynda looks forward to showcasing the talent and variety of cra across our region, and it’s aways well worth a visit. Pop it in your diariesand those of you who are cra y, get crea ng!

Power Saving Bonus- $250 bonus for each household connected to the grid… Give me a call if you would like some assistance in applying for this recent round of the Power Saving Bonus- and if there’s help you need with other online forms, just ask me and I’ll see what I can do!

Dunolly Neighbourhood Pantry-

Monday to Thursday, 1.30 to 3pm at the Centre. This is a ‘dry pantry’, so we stock items that have a long

no fresh

items please, they can be dropped at the share table at the Community Garden, outside the kinder on Maude Street. The ‘a er hours’ pantry is on the veranda, and is kept stocked for anyone unable to visit during opening hours.

New venue for Dancers!

Our dancers will now make the Dunolly Golf Club their home. The facili es at the golf club will be very suitable, and as usual the dancers would like to welcome new dancers to the group. The level is intermediate, so if you have some dancing skills and you would like to take part, give me a call and I’ll introduce you to our tutor Trish. It’s a very friendly group, so give it a try!

Kath Ryan, Co-ordinator 5468 1511. admin@dunnhc.com.au

Now that the colder weather is upon us it won’t be long before winter sniffles or worse, a bout of the flu takes hold. The body is not as effec ve at figh ng a virus when cold air enters the nose and upper airways, so viruses such as the common cold, the flu and COVID-19 o en spread more easily in the winter because you've essen ally lost half of your immunity just by a drop in temperature.

But did you know that Central Goldfields Shire Council run an Immunisa on Service? It began in March 2022 and brought together exis ng immunisa on services that were being conducted from both the Maternal and Child Health and Compliance teams.

Community sessions are regularly run in Maryborough, Dunolly and Talbot. Dunolly sessions commenced in September last year, and now run monthly from the Senior Ci zens building. The service also runs workplace flu programs and school immunisa on sessions. There is an online booking system which many people like, as well as having a direct number for those who like to book over the phone. Bookings are preferred for all sessions. Book online via email below or, contact Council’s Immunisa on Services team on 0428 894 724

immunisa on@cgoldshi re.vic.gov.au

Some ‘fun facts’ about the service:

In 2022, they conducted 1606 immunisa ons to 0 -6 year olds, 1295 to adolescents and 327 adult vaccines. They offer all immunisa ons that are listed on the State immunisa on schedule except for Zostavax. This includes all childhood vaccines, as well as those for adults such as flu and pneumococcal.

The staff are absolutely

lovely and consists of a Coordinator, three casual Immunisa on nurses and Branch Sta on Officer (BSO - an employee who holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and relevant work experience or other qualifica on approved by the Commissioner).

I recently had my Flu jab in Maryborough. I am not a fan of needles and

WORKS UPDATE

have been known to pass out (yup), but this was by far one of the be er experiences I’ve had ge ng an immunisa on. Please note that Victorian Councils are currently not able to offer COVID-19 vaccines due to insurance constraints, but they would love to!

Cr Liesbeth Long

Works to construct a new 250 metre footpath along Broadway - from Daly Street to the railway line, are now underway. Construc on is expected to take four weeks - weather depending. The project is being delivered as part of Council's 2022-2023 Budget.

Everyone is welcome to join our Councillors for a coffee at the Bull and Mouth Hotel, 119 High Street, Maryborough on Wednesday 31 May from 10am to 12noon. Meet and greet with our Councillors and chat about the issues important to you.

ANIMAL REGISTRATION REMINDER

Pet owners are reminded that animal registra ons are now overdue. To avoid a fine, you are encouraged to register their pet as soon as possible. For more informa on, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/registeryourpet

The Op shop team BILL WILLMOTT MEMORIAL TROPHY

Well done, Dunolly and district for really gearing up for winter.

Sales of our warm clothing have reached near an all all- me high.

Stocks are constantly being replenished, so come along and be warm for winter.

Thursday 25th Cuppa for Cancer from 10am at the Op Shop, $5 dona on. If you are unable to come on that day, we have raffle ckets on sale already and you may leave a dona on at the Op Shop as we can give you an official Cuppa for Cancer receipt for your gi to help fight this dreaded disease.

We are a Recycle Collec on Point for used postage stamps – Sammy Stamp.

Plas c bread tags and bo le tops are also collected by Op Shop for Uni ng Care, who deliver goods every second Thursday to Uni ng Care behind the church.

Old mobile phones and small ba eries are passed on to Council drop-off bins. Lots of lovely crockery has been coming into the shop. Some dinner sets, four piece and six piece, are so complete that they are s ll in their original boxes.

For those winter warming soups and beverages, we have cups, mugs and bowls of every imaginable design to suit all tastes.

A good turnout of players contested the Bill Willmo trophy in balmy condi ons on Saturday. This is an important day on our calendar and is the first board event of the year. It is always keenly contested!

The course was in fantas c condi on due to the efforts or Greg, Darren, Shenae, Josh and others last week. Thanks to you all. It was terrific to see Kenny back helping and specta ng as well.

Overall winner of the Women’s event was, Shenae Hunt by a narrow margin. Men’s winner was Darren Hunt by just one stroke from the ‘in form’ Mark Lovel. Thang was a further shot back in third place. Nearest the Pin awards went to Josh Hunt on 16, Nick Earl on 11, and Thang on 18. Congratula ons to all winners, and well done to all golfers on the day. Our newly ins gated 9 hole compe on saw Cheryl Lovel running out the winner by just one shot from Jenny Lovel.

A big thank you goes to Max Borneman and family for their con nued support for this event and of the Dunolly Golf Club. It is very much appreciated. Finally, thanks to all the cooks out there who provided a plate for a ernoon tea. It was very nice indeed!

Looking forward to seeing you all out there this Saturday for a 12.30 tee off. Come out and have some fun!

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We’re currently invi ng community feedback on the following items:

Dra Central Goldfields Art Gallery Strategic Plan

We’re proud of our revitalised Central Goldfields Art Gallery and we want our community to be too. That’s why we’re calling for community feedback on our Dra Central Goldfields Art Gallery Strategic Plan 2023 –2026. Read the Dra Plan and provide feedback online at www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/ gallerystrategicplan or by a ending an in-person feedback sessions at the Gallery on Wednesday 24 May, 3 to 4.30pm or Thursday 25 May, 5.30 to 7pm. To register email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Dra Domes c Wastewater Management Plan

Suppor ng public health and the environment is an important priority for Council. Except for the main business centre of Maryborough, as well as parts of Dunolly and Carisbrook, a large part of Central Goldfields is not serviced by re culated sewer. This means we need to manage exis ng and new sep c systems well to protect the environment and public health. Read the dra Plan online at www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/wastewaterplan and you can find a hard copy on display at Council’s Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough.

Community Planning review

It's four years since the comple on of eight community plans for Bealiba, Bet Bet, Carisbrook, Dunolly, Majorca, Maryborough, Talbot and Timor – which makes it an ideal me for us to learn about and reflect on the achievements, challenges and needs of each township and how community planning might be er support the aspira ons of each town. A end our ‘Let’s get be er at Community Planning’ workshop which will be held on Wednesday 31 May from 6.30 to 8.30pm at Maryborough Golf Club. To find out more and to register visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/townshipplans or email media@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Community Update magazine - Win an iPad!

Tell us how we can make the Community Update magazine be er. Complete the hard copy form in the Autumn edi on and return it to our Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough or mail it to PO Box 194, Maryborough, 3465 – please don’t forget to add your contact details somewhere on the form so that we can make contact if you are the winner!

Or you can complete the survey online at www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/tellus

Monday 9.15 - late

Tuesday 9.15 - 2.30

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 9.15 - 12pm

Friday 9.15 - 12pm

Saturday and Sunday Closed Give Bek and Casey a call today 0448 780 638

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ChurchNotices

Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Assembly at St. Mary's Church, Dunolly on Sunday, 21st May at 8.30am.

R. Mecredy

Be glad that you've walked with courage each day, Be glad you've had strength for each steep of the day. Helen Steiner Rice

Uni ng Church, Dunolly

Jan Wa s will lead worship on Sunday, May 21st at 9.30am. The AGM will follow the service.

Cuppa for Cancer will be held at the Op Shop on Thursday May 25th from 10.00am. The Op Shop is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00am.

Uni ng emergency relief will be in Dunolly on Thursday May 25th from 1.30pm.

“Love is pa ent, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)

St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly

Rev Canon Heather Blackman Parish Office, Nigh ngale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964

Please contact for service dates and mes.

St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

Davies Street Bealiba

Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month. Priest-in-Charge Reverend Judi Bird.

New Horizons Church, Bealiba

Bealiba Public Hall Every Sunday 3 pm.

Wednesday Bible Study

Dunolly 10.30; Bealiba 11 am

Contact Veronica for more informa on 0427 345 577

PROPOSAL TO UNITE AND HELP SERVE OUR COMMUNITY

Our Anglican, Uni ng and Catholic Chris ans in Dunolly are discerning how we can best con nue to serve our parishioners and community into the future.

At St. Mary’s, due to ageing and declining members and increasing costs for insurance, services and maintenance, it is becoming more challenging to maintain our church. One op on to be considered is to use just one of the three churches in Dunolly. I would be interested to hear the views of former parishioners and Dunolly and District residents on this proposal.

T.F.Long Dunolly

If you wish to contact Mr. Long about this proposal, please leave your name and phone number with The Welcome Record and we will forward your details.

Moliagul Build & Landscape Pty Ltd

onsite welding - retaining walls - pavingconcre ng - roof shee ng - solid plastering owner builder assist - repairs & maintenance or freshen up that garden or create a new outdoor entertaining space

For an obliga on free quote Call Keith 0418 953 473 or email moliagulbl@gmail.com

Did you watch the Corona on of King Charles last Saturday? As everyone seemed to be saying - you can't beat the Bri sh when it comes to spectacles. People are nit-picking of course. They seem to forget that the King and Queen are elderly people at the end of what must have been a stressful me. I reckon all they wanted was to go home, get onto their jamas and slippers and relax.

It is fascina ng how many women wear big hats to these sorts of events. Don't they realise that they block the view of the people behind? On this occasion however, they were all outshone by Katy Perry, who seemed to be wearing a satellite dish on her head and needed a periscope to see where she was going.

Had the tree removers in during the week to tame the jungle my garden was becoming. A dead melaleuca was taken out at the back. I did not realise how much room it had actually spread over. There is now a very large empty space where it had been. I wonder how many local cats will leave their footprints on the nice new concrete footpath. Cats do seem to be a racted to wet cement.

I am s ll trying to get the rich creamy froth on my coffee made from those sachets. I have tried many sugges ons given by friends, but s ll end up disappointed.

I checked my Ramble archives actually several small photo albums with the pieces cut out and put in the pockets. The first official RAMBLE was printed on 27th of August, 2014. I wonder how many mes things have been repeated since then.

Rosie

On 16 May 2023 the Council called a special mee ng. The two main items on the agenda for this mee ng were the 2023/24 Dra Budget and also to approve a $200K increase in the Maryborough Sta on visual display.

The 2023/24 Dra Budget is an 86-page document, and only 81 of those 86 pages were made available for viewing.

Since 2018, CGR&RAI have been reques ng more community consulta on be used throughout the Dra Budget process. This is the Council report on our concern.

CONSULTATION/COMMUNICATION

“All internal service owners have been consulted during the produc on of the Budget. Consulta on with the councillors was undertaken during several workshops, and an online presenta on will be conducted with community consulta on and feedback open un l 9 June 2023.”

Looking forward to that community consulta on. The Dra Budget (from our assessment) reads of tough mes, however Flynn ward has nearly $850K men oned for the Deledio Netball courts (a Labor Party elec on promise), $150K Gordon Gardens Masterplan (carry over), $200K Rene Fox Gardens toilet refurbishment (carry over) and $100K for Dunolly Town hall design and scoping (new item).

One disturbing projec on from Council on page 61 of this Dra Budget, was Targeted Performance Indicators - Service. In 2023 governance at 51%, and planning approvals within relevant me at 50% also in 2023.

To see Council forecast their target on these two key performance items in 2027 s ll have governance at 51% and planning at 50%, clearly tells us Council is more than happy for our Shire being well below the State average. Maybe this could be a reason our Shire cannot retain staff. Are our staff being expected to work well below State standards?

CGR&RAI encourage all community members to download this Dra Budget and submit your concerns pertaining to this document. The second item is the $200K blowout for the Maryborough Sta on visual display. According to a Council representa ve “a considered proposal from well-creden aled experts which our officers have had carefully assessed about the case for added investment which they believe will create a truly world class experience and capture the global visitors we are seeking.” Please feel free to make your own minds up on this one. Looking forward to seeing it eventually finished, but obviously not on budget now Please look a er each other and stay safe.

Wayne McKail, President

DUNOLLY FNC

NETBALL REPORT

11’s- Another great game from these li le superstars. Some fantas c passages of play and amazing teamwork, even with lots of posi onal changes. We came away winners 16 Although it once again was an incredible team effort, incen ves went to Ruby and Addy.

13’s- It was a tough day out for these girls. Although they tried hard all day Talbot were just far too strong going down 5-33. Incen ves went to Mia.

15’s- it was a very close first half with there being no more than 2 goals in it. Talbot came out stronger in the last half an ran away with the win. Incen ves went to Ava and Rose.

17’s- it was a good start by both teams with some very strong defensive pressure. Talbot were able to get away to a handy lead in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Our girls never gave in and won the last quarter but Talbot proved to strong. We went down 21 Incen ves went to Nhykita.

C-Grade- It was a great display from these ladies with probably their best game of the season. Although they went down they showed a great fight ge ng within 4 goals during each quarter. They also won the last quarter with a ‘never done in went down 16-24, the incen ve went to Ruby. B Grade- What an incredible game from these ladies. They were down by 8 goals at half me and managed to get the score to 19 all at 3rd quarter. They went into the last quarter confident and played some very smart and steady netball and ran away the game winners 27-22. Incen ve went to Chloe.

A- Grade- It was a ght first quarter, with both teams defensive pressure being very strong. We managed to se le into the game in the 2nd a sneak away to a strong lead. We were able to maintain the great intensity and run out the game 51 Incen ve went to Serena.

strong for her first game of footy and to Jordan, kicking his first two goals. The whole team is

FOOTBALL REPORT Under 11.5 Football

Well, it was not our day, Saturday against Talbot. I know this might sound the same each week but without the awesome sportsmanship of each team every week we wouldn’t be able to con nue to put sides out there every week so thank you again . Everyone is training hard and improving their skills week to week. Special men on to Bridie, coming out